Presenter Kraig Nelson shares tales from Cave Creek's wild and woolly history, when cattle and sheep reigned supreme, cowboys ruled the desert and delves in the dark, and murderous past of one of the Town's Founding Fathers.
Enjoy a night with friends, music, drink & food! Support the Veterans' Memory Garden to honor and serve our Veterans. Adult-only event.
Buy your raffle tickets now for a Two night stay in a one bedroom condo at the luxurious Club Wyndham Resort in gorgeous Red Rock Country! Ideally located near popular hiking trails and sights, it's only a few minutes walk to lively downtown Sedona, with wonderful restaurants and interesting shops. Great amenities to enjoy!
*** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in, The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10 am! The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated during the AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™.
This first-of-its kind adventure tour is the perfect way to spend an exciting day learning about Arizona’s fascinating gold mining history while finding the "Gold Fever" within yourself. You'll interact with the knowledgeable guide and follow the same vein of gold that Old Rackensack chased in 1880. This mine was were instrumental in the founding of Cave Creek. Limited to 9 guests. Advance reservations are required.
What was life like as a child during the pioneer days? Was it all work? We don’t think so. Come to the Cave Creek Museum to see how kids had fun in times past. FREE, THANKS TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE KIWANIS' CLUB OF CAREFREE.
“Looking Back”- New, Original Play for Living Library Project to Debut at Desert Foothills Library! “Looking Back,” a new, original play inspired by a true story about Cave Creek [...]
Join us at the Cave Creek Museum, along with our local Paranormal Investigation / Ghost Hunting Team that has been featured on the Travel channel’s Destination Fear and Ghost Adventures, AZ Ghost Adventures, for a night of Historical Hauntings and Paranormal Investigation.
Matthew Scott reprises his presentation of how the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery was created, including the selection of the fallen soldier. It's hard to describe how moving this story is as he describes the emotion-wrenching process.
Thanksgiving at Janey's!!! This year will be Janey's 3rd Annual "Turkey Palooza" charity event - a 50/50 fundraiser split between the Cave Creek Museum and the Foothills Food Bank! MARK YOUR CALENDAR for 5:45 -10:30pm, Wednesday, November 22 (Thanksgiving Eve) when Janey's will host a 9-artist musical event with the proceeds from the cover charge ($10 cover) going to this fundraiser. AND - It doesn't stop there! In addition, 50% of Janey's Thanksgiving morning coffee/tea sales will also go to the fundraiser! THANK YOU, JULIAN and Janey's!!!
*** Due to the popularity of this event, pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets may be purchased on the EVENT page. *** Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in, The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10 am! The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated during the AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™.
This first-of-its kind adventure tour is the perfect way to spend an exciting day learning about Arizona’s fascinating gold mining history while finding the "Gold Fever" within yourself. You'll interact with the knowledgeable guide and follow the same vein of gold that Old Rackensack chased in 1880. This mine was were instrumental in the founding of Cave Creek. Limited to 9 guests. Advance reservations are required.
Open October through May
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday:
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Friday
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
(Closed Holidays)
2nd Saturday of the Month at 10:00 am
6140 E Skyline Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Open October through May
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday:
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Friday
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
(Closed Holidays)
2nd Saturday of the Month
10:30 am – 4.30 pm
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